She says she doesnt owe it because the tenants should have paid it, but she has no records (ast or anything else) to prove it was let out. The managing agent at the time kepll the records.

As it...

Thank you vicks

Thanks for latest post, it appears you posted answer to some of my questions at same time as I was posting.

She said she really appreciates it!

Vicks, Thanks for your replies, I will take a look at some consumer sites. - will a magistrates order show if she does a credit search on herself?

Are you daying if she contacts the council and...

Thanks for advice.

In summary then, she best not ignoring the demands and seeking prof legal advice.

She best contacting the council to see if she can pay minimum payments, and for them to call...

The baliffs didnt call at the door where she is currently living. She is currently letting her home out and downsized because she cant afford upkeep.

When she collected mail from tenant she...

How would she check if she has a court judgement related to this council tax debt?

Thanks for replies. She said they are baliffs.

She said she tried to tell the baliff that she only works part time and dosnt have any money.

If she hasnt got any money, what can the baliffs...

She let it out using a high street letting agent who no longer trading

Hi, I have a friend who is being chased by a debt collector for none payment of council tax for a property she rented out over 10 years ago.

A letting agent was used to find tenants and manage...

Thanks. Ok, so the landlords name had to go on the ast, but does the landlords address?

Be carefull buying at auction if you dont know what you are looking for. Properties are put in auction for a reason! Mainly because they are un-mortgable in current condition. Ie may have major...

Thanks, i take it i would I be able to remove
the section thats states witness signiture then.

Also, if I get a letting agent to manage my property, do I have to be listed on the ast as the...

Am I correct in stating that a witness does not have to sign a AST

Can it just be landlord and tenant who signs?

Why not get a buy to let mortgage.

Is the previous letting agent not expecting some form of compensation for loosing the landlord he found tenants for? If tenants have a few months left on ast, who is the landlord going to pay the...

remember If you use a mortgage to buy property, you can offset mortgage interest payments against your annual tax. If you buy outright in cash, and dont remortgage then you have nothing to offset...

1. Is there any set rules relating to how long a LET flag board can be positioned outside a property?

2. As well as a LET board are there any rules about putting another flag board next to it...

The reason you get multiple answers is because there are multiple scenarios.

How do you plan on funding the purchase of the properties? Buy outright with own money, large deposit, small deposit, ...

Like daveg said, your first course of action should be to get the HB paid direct to you.

Most councils allow it to be paid direct to landlord if tenant is more than 2 months in arrears,...

I have the same issue with one of my tenants. She is also on HB and always in arrears but as she has 2 young children I would feel awfull if I had to evict. What I do is keep putting pressure on her...

Just because your tenant wants to pay cash doesnt mean she gonna be a bad paying tenant. I have a tenant who is on LHA and gets it paid into his bank, but because he needs to top it up with some of...

Thanks snorkz

Thats what I thought, but wanted to check

I think you may have posted the 2nd reply to my thread by mistake!

Im hoping the experienced members like westminister can help.

I purchased a property and within a week i had a tenant who wanted to moved in (friend of friend) The tenant signed a 6 months ast...

Thanks johnboy. A good guide you have included. I shall give that to some of my tenants who I keep having mould issues with.